Organisation: Build Africa
Duty Station: Uganda
Reports to: Area Program
Manager
Manager
About US:
Build Africa is an International NGO that has been operational in
Uganda since 1996. Build Africa Uganda (BAU) programmes focus on Education and
Livelihood improvement. BAU currently works in 13 j districts with its field
programs coordinated through two Area offices located in Kumi and Masindi.
Build Africa is currently implementing a number of projects from different
donors.
Uganda since 1996. Build Africa Uganda (BAU) programmes focus on Education and
Livelihood improvement. BAU currently works in 13 j districts with its field
programs coordinated through two Area offices located in Kumi and Masindi.
Build Africa is currently implementing a number of projects from different
donors.
Job Summary: The Project
Officer – Education will have field level responsibility for the implementation
of the Project. The job-holder will offer timely technical and operational
oversight for the project implementation and will be expected to continually
observe the day-to-day effectiveness of the project delivery, noting and
reporting any areas where improvements are possible. S/he will work with the
Project Assistant in carrying out the agreed project activities, including
Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning (MEL) activities. S/he will work closely
with the project partners, and reports to the Area Program Manager.
Officer – Education will have field level responsibility for the implementation
of the Project. The job-holder will offer timely technical and operational
oversight for the project implementation and will be expected to continually
observe the day-to-day effectiveness of the project delivery, noting and
reporting any areas where improvements are possible. S/he will work with the
Project Assistant in carrying out the agreed project activities, including
Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning (MEL) activities. S/he will work closely
with the project partners, and reports to the Area Program Manager.
Qualifications, Skills and
Experience:
Experience:
·
The ideal candidates for the Project Officer –
Education Job Vacancies should preferably hold degrees in Education,
Development Studies, Social work and Community based development
The ideal candidates for the Project Officer –
Education Job Vacancies should preferably hold degrees in Education,
Development Studies, Social work and Community based development
·
A minimum of three years of related work experience
on development projects, preferably with an INGO.
A minimum of three years of related work experience
on development projects, preferably with an INGO.
·
Proven experience and technical knowledge of
managing community and primary school focused education projects
Proven experience and technical knowledge of
managing community and primary school focused education projects
·
Working knowledge and experience of MEL
approaches, methods and tools
Working knowledge and experience of MEL
approaches, methods and tools
·
Broad knowledge and understanding of project
cycle management including budget management and financial management
Broad knowledge and understanding of project
cycle management including budget management and financial management
·
Previous exposure and experience of directly
working with communities and children
Previous exposure and experience of directly
working with communities and children
·
Should be proactive in thinking and able to
question the status quo
Should be proactive in thinking and able to
question the status quo
·
Awareness of Child Safeguarding issues
Awareness of Child Safeguarding issues
·
A person of high integrity that will follow
BAU’s core values and adhere to a zero tolerance on waste and corruption.
A person of high integrity that will follow
BAU’s core values and adhere to a zero tolerance on waste and corruption.
·
Previous experience of planning, developing and
facilitating training
Previous experience of planning, developing and
facilitating training
·
Highly organised with strong attention to detail
for accuracy
Highly organised with strong attention to detail
for accuracy
·
Effective communication and listening skills.
Effective communication and listening skills.
·
Excellent planning skills for programs and
finance budgeting
Excellent planning skills for programs and
finance budgeting
·
Good report writing and computer skills
including Microsoft Excel and Word.
Good report writing and computer skills
including Microsoft Excel and Word.
·
Ability to ride a motor cycle with a valid riding
permit
Ability to ride a motor cycle with a valid riding
permit
·
Good team player who shows creativity and
innovation.
Good team player who shows creativity and
innovation.
·
Ability to work with minimum supervision.
Ability to work with minimum supervision.
·
Excellent analytical skills
Excellent analytical skills
·
Ability to work under sometimes harsh difficult
condition
Ability to work under sometimes harsh difficult
condition
·
Willingness to speak up and proactively raise
issues
Willingness to speak up and proactively raise
issues
How to Apply:
All suitably qualified and interested applicants should send an updated
CV/resume which should include your contact information and three professional
referees, state your current salary and expectations. Send to;
CV/resume which should include your contact information and three professional
referees, state your current salary and expectations. Send to;
The Human Resources Officer, Kampala or
Email to:
[email protected]
[email protected]
OR
Physically submit applications to the address below;
Build Africa Uganda- Kampala (Head Office), Plot 431 & 424, Central
Zone, Off Gaba Road, P.O Box 7224 Kampala. Tel 0414 267828
Zone, Off Gaba Road, P.O Box 7224 Kampala. Tel 0414 267828
OR
Build Africa Uganda- Kumi, Plot 28 Liang Road,
P.O. Box 350 Kumi. Tel 0392 769648
OR
Build Africa Uganda- Masindi, Plot 2 Kabalega Crescent,
P.O. Box 66 Masindi. Tel 0465420171
Deadline: 14th November 2016
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